Llevarle (en. Take to)

/ʎeˈβaɾle/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make someone or something move from one place to another.
I am going to take him to the airport.
Voy a llevarle al aeropuerto.
To accept or bear a burden or responsibility.
I can't carry more weight in your problems.
No puedo llevarle más peso en sus problemas.
To be in a relationship or a certain situation with someone.
I get along very well with him at work.
Le llevo muy bien en el trabajo.

Etymology

From the verb 'llevar', from Latin 'levare' which means 'to elevate' or 'to carry'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to carry the contrary
to oppose what someone says.
llevarle la contraria
to carry out
to perform or execute something.
llevarle a cabo
to carry him/her in a flyer
to have someone under control or surveillance.
llevarle en volante

Related Words

llevar
to transport or move something from one place to another.
llevar
carga
the weight or things that are carried.
carga
acompañar
to go with someone to a place.
acompañar

Slang Meanings

To be taken by surprise
I got a surprise when I learned of his arrival.
Me llevé una sorpresa al enterarme de su llegada.
To keep it warm
At the party, everyone kept the party lively until dawn.
En la fiesta, todos llevaban la fiesta tibia hasta la madrugada.